cambiarlo
/kahm-BYAHR-loh/
to change it
Cambiarlo can mean to change it, like changing the color of an object.
cambiarlo(verb)
to change it
?modifying or altering an object or situation
to modify it
?making adjustments to a plan or item
📝 In Action
El plan no es bueno, tenemos que cambiarlo.
A2The plan is not good, we have to change it.
Si no te gusta el color, puedes cambiarlo fácilmente.
A2If you don't like the color, you can change it easily.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Sticky' Pronoun Rule
In Spanish, the word for 'it' (lo) sticks to the end of a verb only when the verb is in its base form (infinitive), like 'cambiarlo'. In most other sentences, it moves to the front.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Placement Error
Mistake: "Yo quiero lo cambiar."
Correction: Yo quiero cambiarlo or Lo quiero cambiar.
⭐ Usage Tips
When to use 'lo'
Use 'cambiarlo' when you are talking about changing a masculine object (like 'el coche') or a general idea/situation.
Cambiarlo can also mean to exchange it, such as swapping one item for another.
cambiarlo(verb)
to exchange it
?swapping an item for another at a store
to swap it
?trading one thing for another
📝 In Action
Este pantalón es pequeño, voy a la tienda a cambiarlo.
A2These pants are small, I'm going to the store to exchange them (it).
¿Puedes cambiarlo por uno que funcione?
A2Can you exchange it for one that works?
⭐ Usage Tips
Shopping Tip
When at a store, you use 'cambiarlo' to mean 'exchange' rather than 'return for money' (which would be 'devolverlo').
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cambiarlo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'cambiarlo' to mean 'I want to change it'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use 'cambiarla' instead of 'cambiarlo'?
Use 'cambiarla' if the object you are changing is a feminine noun (usually ends in -a), like 'la silla' (the chair) or 'la idea' (the idea).
Does 'cambiarlo' always mean 'it'?
Usually yes, but it can also mean 'to change him' if you are referring to a male person, though this is less common than using it for objects.